I also know that supposedly “average” piano students are capable of astounding artistry and real achievement. I’m acutely aware of the many demands placed on today’s children. To that end, I teach each student individually, allowing a fair amount of flexibility in following the student’s interests, while remaining on course to teach essential skills. Some of my students have gone on to be college music majors, but I am as proud of those who express themselves musically by playing in a rock band, accompanying their school choir, sitting in in a jazz band, composing, working in musical theater, or simply playing piano to pour out their emotions for themselves. My hope is that none of my students, 20 years hence, will regretfully say that they “wish their mom hadn’t let them quit.” So I try to be as positive and encouraging as possible - realizing that learning this skill takes time, patience, and commitment on the part of the parents, the teacher, and - above all - the student. My goal as a teacher is to give students the skills to enjoy making music for a lifetime. I’m also the author of three books on music: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Piano Exercises, the Complete Idiot’s Guide to Teaching Music on Your Own, and the Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Piano Chords. I hold a music degree from Northwestern University. I was formerly on the faculty of the Berkshire Music School. I’ve been teaching here in Berkshire County for 19 years. I am 5 minutes from Hillsdale, New York, and 20 minutes from Salisbury, Connecticut.Ĭurrently, lessons are only offered via Facetime or Zoom because of the Covid-19 pandemic. I am located 10 minutes from Great Barrington, adjacent to the Catamount Ski Area. I teach classical, jazz, and popular music in my home studio in Berkshire County in western Massachusetts.
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